ZTE Axon 7 Mini Pre-Orders Now Up, Priced at $300

ZTE unveiled the Axon 7 Mini in early September, and finally, the device is up for pre-order through many online retailers. Much like the full-size Axon 7 in terms of design, ZTE is packing premium specs into a very inexpensive $300 package.

As for the experience you can expect, the device runs a somewhat stock Android OS, meaning no crazy skin you have to learn to use. Additionally, the dual front-facing speakers should sound pretty sweet, with ZTE marketing them with the line, “highest quality audio experience available in smartphones today.”

The phone sounds promising.

According to Best Buy’s listing, the phone should begin shipping later this month. Make note, the Gold model is exclusive to Best Buy, while the Silver model can be pre-ordered at any other outlet.

It does not work with VoLTE, which definitely sucks but isn’t a huge deal breaker for me. Speeds are still on par with my other “official” VZW devices. Fingers crossed that Verizon makes it official at some point and activates the VoLTE capabilities. But I’m not holding my breath. Still an amazing phone at an unbelievable price, I’d recommend it.

Richard Wright

I was on Verizon and was afraid the Axon 7 wouldn’t really reliably work, so I went back to ATT. Can you tell any difference in call quality?